ER Behavioral Health Tech — Compassionate ED Care

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Career Development

HSA / FSA

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Long Term Care

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Network is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in providing daily living activities and basic care across units. You will assist with vital signs, ADLs, and chart documentation, while collaborating with the health care team in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong therapeutic communication, and BLS and CPI certifications within required timelines; a Bachelor’s degree and hospital experience are

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Good therapeutic communication skills required.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS CPR certification required within 7 days of hire.
• Licensure/Certification: CPI certification required within orientation period.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred: Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results.
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient’s age and condition.
• Performs ADLs on all patients assigned including oral care and assisting with feedings when indicated.
• Documents all patient data in chart within a timely manner (vitals, weight, I/Os).
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals and objectives listed in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Piedmont Medical Network is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff in providing daily living activities and basic care across units. You will assist with vital signs, ADLs, and chart documentation, while collaborating with the health care team in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong therapeutic communication, and BLS and CPI certifications within required timelines; a Bachelor’s degree and hospital experience are